×

Tsavorite
Tsavorite

Pectolite
Pectolite



ADD
Compare
X
Tsavorite
X
Pectolite

Tsavorite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.74-2.90
1 7.18
👆🏻

Fracture

-
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5
2 10
👆🏻

Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Pectolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tsavorite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.